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As one of the first concept albums this record is definitely a lot less experimental than some later entries into the category, but still is definitely worth a listen. The album really captures heartbreak in a very moving way, and the orchestral arrangements are all great and so are Sinatra’s vocals. Frank Sinatra really touched me in a deep way with this one.
Standouts: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, Mood Indigo, Can’t We Be Friends?

You really can’t go wrong with the Doors. This album definitely seems a lot more eery than their debut, and seems a bit more restrained and focused. Jim Morrison’s writing and vocals are great as ever and as much as I love Ray Manzarek’s keyboard I did quite enjoy the use of piano on this album.
Standouts: You’re Lost Little Girl, People Are Strange, I Can’t See Your Face In My Mind

Maybe one of the greatest debut albums of all time? All the songs are great and all sound unique, while still making a cohesive album. The End specifically is wild because Jim Morrison improvised the whole poetry about Oedipus part while tripping balls on LSD. That song is also a pretty great entry into the genre of 10 minute long rock ballads with mysterious lyrics and unclear story.

This is probably the weakest album from the Beatles that I’ve listened to, but even then it still manages to be pretty good. Most of the tracks are kind of forgettable except for 2 songs which are pretty great, and Yesterday, which is maybe the best song Paul McCartney ever wrote.